MEDWAY COURT, WA9 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2AZ

MEDWAY COURT, WA9 2AZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2AZ, encompassing approximately 3087 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 2AZ area, explore the WA9 2AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 2AZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pennine Drive with total crimes: 3

MEDWAY COURT, WA9 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.10-27.78%
Drugs34.210.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.83300.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order30.97-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.77100.00%
Public order51.94-28.57%
Drugs31.620.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.69-44.44%
Public order74.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-57.14%
Robbery10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.7817.39%
Criminal damage and arson78.7440.00%
Public order52.270.00%
Shoplifting51.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Drugs30.97-40.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.5527.78%
Drugs57.450.00%
Public order51.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-80.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.16-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.83275.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.86-60.00%
Public order62.5950.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.48150.00%
Drugs56.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-20.00%
Public order41.30-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.30200.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.90-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson86.48-11.11%
Public order72.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-37.50%
Drugs21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.8715.79%
Criminal damage and arson97.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.91700.00%
Public order52.5925.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.9546.15%
Criminal damage and arson76.1516.67%
Other theft62.27500.00%
Public order41.94-20.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.210.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202424
June 202415
May 202427
April 202423
March 202418
February 202420
January 202420
December 202322
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 202420
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 202415
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chiltern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Pennine Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cromdale Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pennine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horseshoe Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Edmondson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Medway Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cheviot Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pentland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fleet Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Waterland Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1